Joe Lyons, a producer on Capital FM, tragically took his own life in August 2020. Roman Kemp, presenter at Capital FM, considers Joe his best friend and immensely grieving this tragic loss.
During recent appearances on Sunday Brunch and BBC’s The One Show, Roman openly discussed the profound impact of Joe’s passing. Joe has been Roman’s mentor since Roman joined the station in 2014, and they’ve worked closely together on the Breakfast show.
Joe’s sudden and unexpected death disrupted Roman’s life, describing it as a devastating event tearing him apart. Roman expressed his surprise, as Joe always appeared to be the happiest person, always prioritizing others over himself.
To honor his late friend and raise awareness of the issue, Roman will host a BBC-only program focusing on Joe’s death and the alarming rate of male suicides.
Through this program, he aims to commemorate Joe and shed light on the importance of mental health while finding ways to support individuals in need. Roman, unaware of the depth of Joe’s struggle, emphasizes the importance of reaching out to friends and family members who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
His own mental health journey underscores the need to steer discussions about mental health.
Roman candidly revealed that he has been taking antidepressants since he was 15 years old and went through a particularly difficult period 18 months ago in which he felt the worst.
Overcoming his obstacles involved seeking help from his mother and relying on his strong support network. By dedicating a performance to Joe’s memory and discussing the common male suicide rate, Roman wants to provide support, inspiration, and resources to those facing similar challenges. .
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
